Tamilnadu Hill Stations

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What are the famous hill stations in Tamilnadu?
How to plan my trip to Tamilnadu Hill Stations?
What are the popular places to visit in Ooty and Kodaikanal?

Ooty and Kodaikanal are the most popular hill stations in Tamilnadu. Coonoor and Kotagiri, two other prominent places are within 30 km from Ooty. Other major Ooty hill stations are Yercaud, Yelagiri, Meghamalai and Valparai.

1. Ooty: Popular Hill Station in Tamilnadu

Ooty, also widely known as “the Queen of Hill Stations” is the most famous hill station in Tamilnadu. Ooty is a tranquil hill station loved by nature lovers and honeymooners alike. The misty mornings, amazing tea plantations, historical charm and the wonderful weather make Ooty (also known as Udhagamandalam) one of the most sought after hill stations in South India.

Places to visit in Ooty

If you are planning a visit to Ooty, you also should consider staying at least 2 Nights in Ooty to enjoy the Ooty weather. Major attractions of Ooty are mentioned below:

Botanical Garden
Ooty Lake
Rose Garden
Pykara Lake
Shooting Point
Doddabetta Peak
Tea Museum
Nilgiri Mountain Train

How to reach Ooty

Coimbatore is the nearest Airport to Ooty. Coimbatore Airport to Ooty distance is 90 km (3 hrs drive). If you have an additional day, you can consider Bandipur National Park or Mysore along with Ooty. Bandipur National Park to Ooty distance is 41 km and Mysore to Ooty distance is 127 km in Mysore – Masinagudi – Ooty route and 151 km in Mysore – Gudalur – Ooty Route.

Bangalore to Ooty: Bangalore Airport to Ooty distance is 302 k and the driving distance is 7.5 hrs. The best route for traveling from Bangalore to Ooty is Bangalore – Kengeri – Maddur – Mysore (on the express highway) – Nanjangud – Gundalpet – Bandipur – Ooty.

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2. Coonoor: Must visit with Ooty

Coonoor is a must visit place on your trip to Ooty. It is a wonderful hill station in Tamilnadu on Nilgiri Hills. Coonoor is known for the picturesque views and the wonderful tea estates. Ideal place for an unwinding vacation, Coonoor has awesome places to visit like Dolphin’s Nose, Sim’s Park etc. A trip from Coonoor to Ooty on the Nilgiri’s Mountain Train (Ooty Toy Train) would be a great experience.

How to Reach Coonoor?

Coimbatore is the nearest Airport to Coonoor. Coimbatore Airport to Coonoor distance is 70 km. Ooty to Coonoor distance is 19 km, which can be covered in 40 min.